Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher to be buried side by side

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A joint memorial service and side-by-side burial are being planned for mother-and-daughter Hollywood stars Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, who died a day apart earlier this week in Los Angeles, the family said on Friday.

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'M*A*S*H' actor William Christopher dead at 84: agent

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor William Christopher, best known as the earnest, soft-spoken U.S. Army priest Father Francis Mulcahy on the hit television comedy "M*A*S*H," died on Saturday at his home in Pasadena, California, according to his agent. He was 84.

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Actors seek posthumous protections after big-screen resurrections

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tuesday's death of actor Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in "Star Wars," set off waves of remembrance among fans - but also speculation over her character's return in yet-to-be-filmed episodes.

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UK Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honored in Queen's New Year List

LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic athlete Mo Farah, tennis star Andy Murray, actor Mark Rylance, comedian Ken Dodd and Kinks musician Ray Davies have been knighted in Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honors List.

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Serena Williams gets engaged to Reddit co-founder Ohanian

NEW YORK (Reuters) - World number two tennis player Serena Williams has become engaged to Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of the social media company Reddit.

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British police say George Michael autopsy 'inconclusive', more tests needed

LONDON (Reuters) - The cause of singer George Michael's death this week is unclear after an initial autopsy and more tests are needed, British police said on Friday.

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As Trump moves up, 'Celebrity Apprentice' gets Schwarzenegger spin

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As Donald Trump prepares to take office as U.S. president, another celebrity turned politician is about to take over his "Apprentice" TV show hot seat, and is hoping for higher ratings.

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Singer Trey Songz arrested after concert outburst: police

(Reuters) - R&B singer Trey Songz was arrested after throwing microphones and other equipment off the stage when his concert in Detroit apparently was cut short, police said on Thursday.

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London street artist Pegasus paints memorial for George Michael

LONDON (Reuters) - Street artist Pegasus has paid tribute to George Michael with a mural of the Wham! singer, who died on Sunday aged 53.

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Woods worth $740 million, Jordan a billionaire says Forbes

(Reuters) - Golfers Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and former NBA player Michael Jordan are among the 20 wealthiest American celebrities, Forbes reported on Wednesday.

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Actress Debbie Reynolds dies of a stroke, a day after daughter

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Debbie Reynolds, a leading lady in Hollywood musicals and comedies in the 1950s and 1960s, including "Singin' in the Rain," died on Wednesday, her son said, just one day after the death of her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher.

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Actress Debbie Reynolds, known for 'Singin' in the Rain,' dies at age 84

(Reuters) - - Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, who sang and danced her way into the hearts of millions of moviegoers around the world in musicals like "Singin' in the Rain," died on Wednesday at age 84, her son said.

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Carrie Fisher, 'Star Wars' Princess Leia, dies at 60

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Carrie Fisher, who rose to fame as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films and later endured drug addiction before going on to tell her story as a best-selling author, died on Tuesday aged 60, her family said.

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Brother of JonBenet Ramsey sues CBS for $750 million over documentary

DENVER (Reuters) - The brother of slain Colorado child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey has filed a $750 million defamation lawsuit against CBS Corp over a documentary aired by the network theorizing that he killed his little sister, court documents showed on Wednesday.

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Dr. Seuss company is a grinch, NY playwright says in lawsuit

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York playwright has sued the owner of copyrights in Dr. Seuss' works, saying his new play does not infringe the children's author's classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"

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George Michael's partner expresses sadness at finding musician dead

LONDON (Reuters) - George Michael's partner has spoken of his sadness at discovering the 53-year-old musician, a multi-million selling idol of 1980s and 1990s pop, dead at his Oxfordshire home on Christmas morning.

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Scarlett Johansson is 2016 top-grossing movie star

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scarlett Johansson was named the top-grossing actor of 2016 on Tuesday thanks to her roles in superhero movie "Captain America: Civil War" and Hollywood satire "Hail Caesar."

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Pentatonix celebrate Christmas by topping Billboard 200 chart

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pentatonix celebrated the holidays by taking the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, thanks to the a cappella group's "A Pentatonix Christmas," according to figures on Tuesday from Nielsen SoundScan.

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Singer George Michael of Wham! fame dies at 53

LONDON (Reuters) - British singer George Michael, who became one of the pop idols of the 1980s with Wham! and then forged a career as a successful solo artist with sometimes sexually provocative lyrics, died at his home in England on Sunday. He was 53.

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Carrie Fisher 'stable' after cardiac incident, mother says

NEW YORK/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher was in stable condition, her mother Debbie Reynolds said on Sunday, after the "Star Wars" star suffered a cardiac episode two days earlier on a flight from London to Los Angeles.

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'Rogue One' dominating holiday box office, 'Sing' solid

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" remains powerful at the U.S. holiday box office with a dominant $15 million on Christmas Eve and projections of a $120 million-plus haul over the six-day Dec. 21-26 period.

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A&E network cancels 'Escaping the KKK' documentary over cash payments

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The A&E cable television network said on Saturday it has canceled an upcoming documentary about efforts to help Ku Klux Klan members break away from the hate group, after learning cash payments were made "to facilitate access" to the film's subjects.

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Carrie Fisher's celebrity friends wish her a fast recovery

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Friends and colleagues of Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher shared their hopes for a swift recovery for the "Star Wars" star on Saturday, a day after she was taken to a Los Angeles intensive care unit.

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Family drama 'Fences' gets its big screen moment

Not so much because he is an Oscar front-runner for his role in "Fences," but because bringing the award-winning stage play about blue collar African-Americans to the big screen has been a long-held dream.

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Actress Carrie Fisher suffers 'cardiac episode' on flight: L.A. Times

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Carrie Fisher suffered a "cardiac episode" on Friday during an airline flight from London to Los Angeles and was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after landing, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing emergency officials.

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Disney will create shows for Snapchat

(Reuters) - The Walt Disney Company’s U.S. television arm will create shows for Snap Inc’s Snapchat, Disney announced on Wednesday, in Snapchat's latest deal with a major U.S. media company.

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Robert Durst of 'The Jinx' to appear in L.A. court on murder charge

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Wealthy real estate scion Robert Durst, whose ties to several slayings were chronicled in HBO's documentary "The Jinx," was due back in court on Wednesday for a hearing on documents seized in the investigation of a murder case pending against him in Los Angeles.

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Pop star Marx helps subdue 'dangerous' airline passenger

SEOUL (Reuters) - American soft rock singer Richard Marx helped subdue a "chaotic" and "dangerous" passenger who launched a lengthy, violent scuffle on board a Korean Air flight from Vietnam to South Korea, the singer said on his Twitter account.

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Vienna State Opera to be headed by record company executive

VIENNA (Reuters) - Vienna State Opera will be headed by a former pop radio boss and record company executive, Austria's Culture Ministry said on Wednesday, hoping to attract a younger audience to Austria's flagship music venue.

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James Taylor cancels Manila concert to protest Philippines drug killings

MANILA (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter James Taylor has canceled a concert in the Philippines in a show of opposition to what he said were "unacceptable" killings outside the judicial process as part of the country's war on drugs.

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America mourns heroes, rock icons and sporting legends in 2016

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States lost some literal and figurative pioneers in 2016 with the deaths of famed sons and daughters from John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, to Gwen Ifill, the first black woman to co-anchor a major U.S. television newscast.

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Girl group Fifth Harmony down to four as Cabello goes solo

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Girl group Fifth Harmony has become four.

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Sci-fi, sex and celebs, yet 'Passengers' disappoints critics

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It seemed like a match made in heaven having two of the hottest young Hollywood stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, working together.

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Miss Puerto Rica crowned Miss World 2016

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's Stephanie Del Valle was crowned Miss World 2016 on Sunday, winning the top prize in the 66th edition of the pageant held this year in the United States.

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Box Office: 'Rogue One' scores massive $155 million debut as Star Wars fans flock to theaters

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" sold out multiplexes around the country and brought fanboys and fangirls out in force over the weekend. The "Star Wars" prequel scored the second largest December opening in history, the second largest launch of the year, and one of the top debuts in history, opening to a massive $155 million.

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Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at age 99: media reports

(Reuters) - Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, who parlayed beauty, diamond-studded glamor and nine marriages into a long celebrity career, died on Sunday, Variety and other media outlets reported, She was 99.

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Celebrities toast tradition, getting 'love going' in Christmas wishes

LONDON (Reuters) - From hoping the world can "get it together" in 2017 to reminiscing about Christmases filled with food and gifts, celebrities sent holiday greetings to fans as the festive season kicked into high gear.

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U.S. rapper Common on teaming up with '13TH' director

NEW YORK (Reuters) - American rapper Common said it was "very special" to team up again with director Ava DuVernay on her latest documentary "13TH", which deals with issues of race and the U.S. criminal justice system.

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British 'X Factor' winner Matt Terry eyes album and tour

LONDON (Reuters) - Fresh from his win on British talent show "The X Factor", singer Matt Terry says he plans an album and tour.

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Awaiting new release, 'Star Wars' fans battle it out in costume contest

LOS ANGELES, Dec 16 (Reuters) - - "Star Wars" heroes and villains battled it out in a costume contest outside Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theater as they awaited the opening of the sci-fi saga's latest offering "Rogue One."

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'Passengers' Pratt, Lawrence hit it off in new sci-fi film

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt featuring in almost every scene of new sci-fi romance "Passengers", director Morten Tyldum was apprehensive about the chemistry between two American actors who had never worked together before.

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China box office falters ahead of key Hollywood talks

LOS ANGELES/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's box office is set for its smallest growth in a decade in 2016 with viewers spending less as the economy slows, clouding the outlook at a time when Hollywood is pushing for a higher number of foreign films to be screened in Chinese theaters.

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Actor Ryan Reynolds makes Hollywood star ceremony a family affair

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds made the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday a family affair.

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After 28 year-journey, Scorsese's faith movie 'Silence' arrives

NEW YORK (Reuters) - After 28 years of false starts, director Martin Scorsese has finally brought a passion project about faith and religion to the big screen with "Silence."

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Teen Jackie Evancho first singer confirmed for Trump inauguration

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Classical crossover singer Jackie Evancho, who charmed TV audiences as a child on "America's Got Talent" six years ago, will sing the U.S. national anthem at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump - the first performer to be announced for the ceremony.

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Sting, Styler shine spotlight on environment at Rainforest Fund Benefit

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Sting and his wife Trudie Styler hosted the biennial Rainforest Fund Benefit concert in New York on Wednesday, where Bruce Springsteen and Idina Menzel performed for environmental causes.

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Japan's pudgy pop stars take aim at obesity prejudice

TOKYO (Reuters) - Competition is cutthroat among Japan's thousands of pop idol wannabes, but a unique concept is winning fame for a band of "chubby" girls deploying their cheeky cuteness to combat prejudices against obesity.

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Prosecutors ask judge to hear from slew of Cosby accusers

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (Reuters) - A slew of women Bill Cosby is accused of luring into sexual assaults by promising them friendship or career advice could show that the comedian was a serial predator who preyed on his victims for decades, Pennsylvania prosecutors argued on Wednesday.

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'Manchester by the Sea' leads SAG Awards with four nominations

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Manchester by the Sea," a gritty drama about a working-class family dealing with multiple tragedies, led the nominees for the Screen Actors Guild awards on Wednesday.

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Amazon launches Prime Video globally, leaves out China

(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday launched its video-on-demand service, Prime Video, in nearly every country except China, pitting itself against video-streaming pioneer Netflix Inc.

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'Rogue One' offers lens into high-stakes 'Star Wars' rebel mission

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - From the moment "Rogue One" begins, "Star Wars" fans will notice a glaring difference from previous films in the franchise: the lack of a scrolling text that tells what led up to the upcoming action set long ago in a galaxy far away.

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Alan Thicke, actor, father of singer Robin Thicke, dead at 69

(Reuters) - Alan Thicke, the Canadian actor best known for his leading role in the 1980s sitcom "Growing Pains" as well as being the father of singer Robin Thicke, has died, a source close to the family said on Tuesday. He was 69.

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Cosby's lawyers, prosecutors clash in court over female accusers

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (Reuters) - Lawyers for Bill Cosby and Pennsylvania prosecutors clashed angrily in court on Tuesday over whether the defense team was deliberately trying to intimidate women who have accused the entertainer of sexual assault.

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Big 'Rogue One' box office expected despite mixed reviews, boycott calls

(Reuters) - The latest entry in the "Star Wars" franchise divided film critics on Tuesday, but is expected to bring in more than $300 million (£236.8 million) at the global box office this weekend despite a social media boycott campaign over its perceived political slant.

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Rapper Kanye West meets with Trump

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West met with Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday, appearing briefly with the Republican president-elect in the Trump Tower lobby.

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Beckham proud of son's charity work

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former England soccer captain David Beckham said he was surprised and proud that his 11-year-old son, Cruz, had taken it upon himself to raise money for charity by releasing a Christmas single.

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Emotion-filled 'La La Land,' 'Moonlight' lead Golden Globe nominations

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "La La Land," an ambitious musical about two dreamers falling in love in Hollywood, and the intimate coming of age drama "Moonlight" led nominations for the Golden Globes on Monday, underscoring their front-runner status in the long road to the Oscars.

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Out with old, in with new television shows at Golden Globes

(Reuters) - Television stalwarts were pushed aside for shiny new fare at the Golden Globes on Monday, with U.S. broadcast networks edging their way back into the contest after years of domination by premium cable and streaming upstarts.

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'Fast and Furious' fans get glimpse of eighth film in new trailer

(Reuters) - Fans of the "Fast and Furious" racing film franchise got a taste of the latest installment of the popular series with an action-packed trailer for the upcoming "The Fate of the Furious" film.

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Hendrix and Prince guitars expected to make noise at auction

LONDON (Reuters) - A guitar owned by American rocker Jimi Hendrix is expected to fetch more than 80,000 pounds ($101,000) when it goes under the hammer in London on Thursday as part of the annual entertainment sale by British auction house Bonhams.

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Bob Dylan to perform in Sweden in April after Nobel no-show

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Nobel literature laureate Bob Dylan will perform in Sweden in April, offering the singer a chance to give the lecture that is a requirement for getting the $870,000 prize.

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'La La Land', Casey Affleck, Natalie Portman take top Critics' Choice Awards

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "La La Land," a musical love story of two struggling artists set in Los Angeles, on Sunday swept the top prizes at the Critics' Choice Awards, taking Best Picture and Best Director for Damien Chazelle.

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'Star Wars' enters 'grittier' new chapter with 'Rogue One' premiere

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With a new band of rebels and a high-stakes journey, "Star Wars" ushered in a new chapter on Saturday by bringing a galaxy far, far away to the heart of Hollywood for the "Rogue One" premiere.

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Box Office: 'Moana' narrowly edges out 'Office Christmas Party,' 'La La Land' impresses

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Disney's "Moana" topped a sleepy weekend at the multiplexes, earning $18.8 million to lead the domestic box office. It was the third straight victory for the animated adventure, which has made $145 million stateside since opening over Thanksgiving.

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From afar, Dylan muses on honor and surprise of Nobel prize

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Nobel laureate Bob Dylan sent a message on Saturday thanking the Swedish academy for awarding him the Nobel prize for literature, an honor the American singer and songwriter believed was about as likely as "standing on the moon."

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Ho, ho, ho! SantaCon is coming to town

NEW YORK (Reuters) - From Boston to Austin and Chicago to Los Angeles, revelers across the United States will be donning red and white suits this weekend to mark the worldwide SantaCon holiday pub crawl.

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Taylor Swift, Zayn Malik surprise fans with 'Fifty Shades Darker' duet

LONDON (Reuters) - American pop star Taylor Swift and former One Direction member Zayn Malik released a surprise duet on Friday after joining forces for the upcoming "Fifty Shades Darker" movie soundtrack.

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Motherhood is biggest challenge for 'Woman of the Year' Madonna

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Madonna was presented on Friday with Billboard magazine's Woman of the Year award, but the seven-time Grammy Award winner said one of her biggest challenges was being a good mother.

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Country star Garth Brooks in talks for Trump inaugural celebrations

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Country star Garth Brooks is in discussions to perform at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the singer's representative said on Friday, as organizers of the event denied media reports that they were struggling to find A-list stars to take part.

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Walt Disney's signed will, animation trove go up for auction

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney fans can buy a piece of history when the late animation entrepreneur's signed will and other Disney memorabilia go up for auction on Friday.

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Twenty-First Century Fox approaches Britain's Sky for takeover

(Reuters) - European pay-TV group Sky Plc said on Friday it had received a takeover approach from Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First Century Fox Inc , the company's largest shareholder.

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Director Verhoeven to head Berlin Film Festival jury

BERLIN (Reuters) - Dutch director Paul Verhoeven, best known for films such as "Basic Instinct" and "RoboCop", will head the jury of the Berlin International Film Festival in February.

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Trump keeping executive producer job on 'Celebrity Apprentice': source

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump won't be firing himself from "Celebrity Apprentice."

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Actor Judge Reinhold arrested at Dallas airport: police

(Reuters) - Actor Judge Reinhold has been arrested at Dallas Love Field Airport after he refused to be screened at a security check point, police said.

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'La La Land,' 'Moonlight' among AFI's best films of 2016

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Modern musical "La La Land," independent drama "Moonlight" and sci-fi movie "Arrival" were among the diverse genres selected as the year's best films by the American Film Institute (AFI) on Thursday.

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Russia's $30 million center for acrobatic rock'n'roll, sport of Putin's daughter

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is building a $30 million complex for acrobatic rock'n'roll, a niche sport in which President Vladimir Putin's daughter is a leading dancer and has a senior role for development, a Reuters review of public documents has shown.

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Director Chazelle crafts modern millennial musical in 'La La Land'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "La La Land" may be a front-runner in Hollywood's awards season, but getting it on the big screen presented numerous challenges for writer-director Damien Chazelle, even after his Oscar success with 2014 jazz drama "Whiplash."

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Samuel L. Jackson honored at Dubai International Film Festival

DUBAI (Reuters) - Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dubai International Film Festival for his contribution to cinema.

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Mick Jagger a dad again at 73

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger became a father for the eighth time on Thursday when his ballet dancer girlfriend gave birth to a son in New York, his publicist said.

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Actress Sofia Vergara faces lawsuit from her own frozen embryos

(Reuters) - "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara is being sued by her two frozen embryos in an unusual lawsuit as part of a three-year battle by her ex-fiance to see the embryos brought to life.

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Aniston faces unruly festivities in "Office Christmas Party"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston brought the holiday spirit to Tinseltown on Wednesday night with the premiere of her latest comedy "Office Christmas Party" about a festive work celebration getting out of hand.

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A Minute With: Felicity Jones finding the Force for 'Rogue One'

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Felicity Jones steps into the big league with "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," in an action blockbuster role that carries the first spin-off movie in the space franchise.

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Singer Rag'n'Bone Man wins BRITs Critics Choice Award

LONDON (Reuters) - British singer-songwriter Rag'n'Bone Man has won the 2017 BRITs Critics Choice Award, following in the footsteps of Adele, Sam Smith and Ellie Goulding.

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'La La Land' duo Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling cement mark in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actors Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling left their literal mark in Hollywood on Wednesday as their hands and feet were imprinted in cement, in support of their most recent role playing lovers aspiring for success in the modern-day musical "La La Land."

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Brad Pitt's request to seal divorce documents denied by judge

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Brad Pitt's request to seal court documents in his high-profile custody and divorce proceedings involving actress Angelina Jolie was rejected by a Los Angeles judge on Wednesday.

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Johnny Depp, Will Smith, George Clooney on 'overpaid' Forbes list

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnny Depp and Will Smith topped a list on Wednesday of Hollywood's most overpaid actors, an illustration that star power does not always bring in dollars at the movie box-office.

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Pixies frontman is troubadour of alt-rock after 30-year career

LONDON (Reuters) - Pixies frontman Black Francis has been called many things in his time - surrealist poet, alt-rock progenitor and singer in "one of America's greatest bands ever," that last one according to Bono of U2.

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From 'Moonlight' to 'Fences,' movie awards season bursts with color

(Reuters) - If the Oscars turn out to be "so white" again next year, it will not be for a lack of candidates.

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Pandora looking at bidders beyond Sirius XM: CNBC

(Reuters) - Internet radio provider Pandora Media Inc is looking at potential acquirers beyond satellite radio company Sirius XM Holdings Inc, CNBC reported, citing sources.

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DiCaprio, former Kremlin aide competing for ivory documentary Oscar

PARIS (Reuters) - Hollywood heartthrob and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio is competing for another Oscar against an unlikely rival - a former top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Beyonce leads Grammy nominations as pop, R&B dominates top fields

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Beyonce got a leading nine Grammy nominations on Tuesday, followed by Drake, Rihanna and Kanye West with eight nods each, as pop, R&B and hip hop took center stage in the contest for the music industry's highest honors.

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First trailer of 'The Mummy' unwrapped

(Reuters) - Fans were given a first look at the rebooted adventure thriller "The Mummy", with the release of the film's action-packed, stunt-filled trailer.

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'Rogue One' has keys to enter 'Star Wars' franchise, says director

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - You don't have to be a "Star Wars" superfan to see the first spin-off movie "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," says director Gareth Edwards, but he's hoping the film will light a passion for the franchise in any newcomers.

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Patti Smith and a speech by proxy to fill Dylan void at Nobels

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Nobel literature laureate Bob Dylan will provide a speech and fellow American singer-songwriter Patti Smith will perform one of his best-known songs in his absence during Stockholm's prize celebrations, the awards body said on Monday.

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Cosby's testimony can be used against him at criminal trial: judge

(Reuters) - Comedian Bill Cosby has lost a bid to keep Pennsylvania prosecutors from using his own words against him at his criminal sexual assault trial, currently scheduled to begin no later than June.

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U.S. comedian Jimmy Kimmel to host 2017 Oscars: reports

(Reuters) - U.S. comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is to host the 2017 Oscars ceremony in February, Hollywood trade publications Variety and The Hollywood Reporter said on Monday.

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The Weeknd's 'Starboy' zooms to top of Billboard album chart

(Reuters) - Canadian rapper The Weeknd grabbed the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart on Monday, with his new release "Starboy" showing one of the best-selling debut weeks of 2016.

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'American Honey' and 'I, Daniel Blake' triumph in UK film awards

LONDON (Reuters) - "American Honey", "Under the Shadow" and "I, Daniel Blake" were among the winners at the British Independent Film Awards in London on Sunday, scooping some of the top prizes at the ceremony.

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James Taylor, Al Pacino and Mavis Staples feted at Kennedy Center Honors

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington celebrated singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Al Pacino, and gospel vocalist Mavis Staples at the annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday in a night of music punctuated by the approaching end of President Barack Obama's time in office.

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'Moana' Tops Slow Post-Thanksgiving Weekend With $28.4 Million

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Moana" sailed to the top of the domestic box office for the second consecutive weekend. The Disney animated adventure picked up $28.4 million to push its stateside haul to $119.9 million.

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'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' plans 2018 Broadway debut

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After a hit debut on London's West End this summer, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is in talks to move to New York's Broadway in 2018, producers said on Friday.

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Lady Gaga performs on London rooftop to promote new album

LONDON (Reuters) - Global pop star Lady Gaga gave an intimate performance at a shopping mall in London on Thursday night, where she promoted her new album "Joanne" and discussed the pitfalls of fame and celebrity.

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Matt Goss says 2017 Bros reunion gigs will wow fans

LONDON (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Matt Goss says he and his twin brother Luke will make sure their Bros reunion tour wows fans of the British 1980s pop band when they come to Britain next August.

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British band Duran Duran lose battle to reclaim U.S. rights

LONDON (Reuters) - The British 1980s pop band "Duran Duran" will not be able to reclaim the U.S. copyrights to some of their most famous hits, an English court ruled on Friday.

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'La La Land' leads Critics Choice, wins over New York film critics

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "La La Land," a modern-day musical love story of two struggling artists in Los Angeles, cemented its Hollywood awards season front-runner status on Thursday by simultaneously leading the nominees for Critics' Choice Awards and being named best picture by New York film critics.

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Andrew Sachs, loveable waiter on 'Fawlty Towers', dies at 86

(Reuters) - Andrew Sachs, the British actor best known as the loveable Spanish waiter Manuel on the 1970s BBC sitcom "Fawlty Towers", has died aged 86.

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Models in underwear captivate in Paris

PARIS (Reuters) - Models wearing spectacular lingerie creations wowed fashions' glitterati on Wednesday night during the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Grand Palais in Paris.

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Selena Gomez becomes Instagram's most-followed celebrity

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Selena Gomez overtook Taylor Swift as the most-followed celebrity on Instagram, as two of pop's leading women once again dominated the social networking site in 2016.

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Martin Scorsese meets pope as film on Jesuits screens in Rome

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Wednesday met Martin Scorsese after a special screening in Rome of the Oscar-winning director's new film "Silence," about Jesuit missionaries in 17th century Japan.

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From Ferguson to Hulk Hogan, Sundance documentaries dig into headlines

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - From the uprising of Ferguson, Missouri, citizens after the police killing of an unarmed black man to Hulk Hogan's legal war on media outlet Gawker, documentaries at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival are diving deep into this year's headlines.

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Kim Kardashian remains by Kanye West's hospital bedside: sister Jenner

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - More than a week after being admitted for exhaustion amid a so-called "spiritual crisis", rapper Kanye West remains in a Los Angeles hospital with reality star wife Kim Kardashian by his bedside, her sister, Kendall Jenner, said on Wednesday.

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Taylor Swift, One Direction top list of highest paid musicians: Forbes

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. pop star Taylor Swift, boy band One Direction and British singer Adele were the highest paid musicians in the world this year, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday.

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Netflix allows subscribers to binge-watch shows offline

(Reuters) - Video streaming pioneer Netflix Inc said its subscribers would now be able to download popular shows such as "Orange is The New Black" and "Narcos" on their mobile devices at no extra cost.

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Hollywood actresses take center stage for 2017 Pirelli calendar

PARIS (Reuters) - Hollywood actresses take over the 2017 Pirelli calendar, with Uma Thurman, Helen Mirren, Kate Winslet and Nicole Kidman among the big names featuring in the latest edition unveiled in Paris on Tuesday.

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Grammy Awards may return to New York, but not a done deal: source

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The organizers of the Grammy Awards are in negotiations with the city of New York to bring the annual music show back to the Big Apple, a source familiar with the negotiation said Tuesday.

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'Manchester by the Sea' named best film by National Board of Review

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Independent drama "Manchester by the Sea," about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies, has become an early front-runner in Hollywood's awards season as the National Board of Review named it the best film of 2016 on Tuesday.

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Actress Evan Rachel Wood on Twitter: 'I have been raped'

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Westworld" actress Evan Rachel Wood said on Tuesday she was taking a break from social media, a day after revealing on Twitter that she had been sexually abused twice.

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Q&A: Dolly Parton learned early that giving leads to getting

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It is not the longest journey in miles from the Tennessee's Smoky Mountains to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, but when Dolly Parton was growing up in a one-room cabin in the woods, it must have looked about as far away as outer space.

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Metallica rocks to top of Billboard album chart

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Heavy metal rockers Metallica soared to the top of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on Monday, edging out new records from R&B singer Bruno Mars and country singer Miranda Lambert.

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Prince to be celebrated at Paisley Park one year after death

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Influential pop star Prince will be celebrated over a four-day festival at his Paisley Park Studios compound in Minnesota on the first anniversary of his death, organizers said on Monday.

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'I Am Bolt' movie offers glimpse into sprinter's racing life

LONDON (Reuters) - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt swaps the race track for the red carpet on Monday for the premiere of a new film looking at his record-breaking career.

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A Minute With: Natalie Portman on taking on an icon in 'Jackie'

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new film about Jacqueline Kennedy, one of the most photographed yet private women of the 20th century, attempts to get behind her mystique by blending factual events with imagination in the week after the 1963 assassination of her husband, President John. F. Kennedy.

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'Moana' Tops Thanksgiving Box Office, 'Rules Don't Apply' Bombs, 'Allied' and 'Bad Santa 2' Stumble

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Disney's "Moana" sailed to the top of the Thanksgiving box office, earning a mighty $81.1 million over the five day holiday period and $55.5 million for the weekend.

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Memorabilia torched on London barge to protest punk gone rotten

LONDON (Reuters) - Piles of punk music memorabilia went up in flames on a river barge in London on Saturday in a protest against the way the once rebellious genre has been subsumed into mainstream culture.

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'Brady Bunch' mom Florence Henderson dies aged 82

(Reuters) - Veteran actress Florence Henderson, best known to a generation of baby boomers as all-American mother Carol Brady in the 1970s sitcom "The Brady Bunch," has died aged 82.

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British photographer David Hamilton dies in Paris: police source

PARIS (Reuters) - British art photographer David Hamilton died in Paris on Friday at the age of 83 after committing suicide, a police source told Reuters.

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Placido Domingo in Cuba ahead of first Havana concert

(Reuters) - They've had the Rolling Stones. Now Cubans are about to hear tenor Placido Domingo sing live for the first time.

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Putin presents Russian passport to Hollywood actor Seagal

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a Russian passport to U.S. actor Steven Seagal on Friday and said he hoped it would serve as a symbol of how the fractious ties between Moscow and Washington are starting to improve.

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Marriage or not, Mariah Carey goes ahead with reality TV show

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mariah Carey's new reality show sees the larger-than-life singer trying on wedding dresses and wrestling with a decision to postpone her marriage to Australian businessman James Packer.

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Multi-million pound Sex Pistols collection to go up in flames

LONDON (Reuters) - The son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren said he would set fire to millions of dollars of punk memorabilia on Saturday, as a protest against the musical scene's appropriation by the mainstream.

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Elton John denies he will play at Trump inauguration

(Reuters) - Britain's Sir Elton John will not perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington as U.S. president, the singer-songwriter's spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

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Warren Beatty returns to movies with 'Rules Don't Apply'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After a 15-year absence, Warren Beatty returns to the big screen in "Rules Don't Apply," a personal project about the eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes.

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Michelle Yeoh coy about 'Star Trek' as Singapore festival opens

(Reuters) - Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, one of Asia's biggest film stars, played coy about her reported casting in the upcoming television show "Star Trek: Discovery" during a red carpet appearance at Singapore's film festival on Wednesday.

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Brad Pitt cleared by FBI for airplane incident, will not face charges

(Reuters) - Movie star Brad Pitt will not face any charges stemming from an incident on a private plane in which he was reported to have lost his temper in front of one or more of his children, an FBI spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

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'Love & Hip Hop' creators win dismissal of copyright lawsuit

(Reuters) - Viacom Inc and the creators of "Love & Hip Hop" have won the dismissal of a federal lawsuit claiming they stole the idea for the popular VH1 reality TV franchise.

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Hospitalized rapper Kanye West said to be in spiritual crisis

(Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West was reported on Tuesday to be undergoing a spiritual crisis after being hospitalized for exhaustion following the cancellation of the remainder of his U.S. tour.

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'Moonlight,' 'American Honey' lead indie film Spirit nominations

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Independent coming-of-age movies "Moonlight" and "American Honey" lead nominations on Tuesday for the Spirit Awards, the ceremony that celebrates low-budget artistic films which often also do well at the Oscars.

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Kardashian family accepts honor for late father

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian picked up an honor for their late father in New York on Monday but sister Kim pulled out of the event to tend to her rapper husband Kanye West.

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James Corden parlays 'Carpool Karaoke' into Grammys host gig

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British actor and talk show host James Corden, whose "Carpool Karaoke" segment has become a viral phenomenon, will host the Grammy Awards in February, the Recording Academy said on Tuesday.

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A Minute With: Lin-Manuel Miranda on 'Moana' and 'Mary Poppins'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Award-winning "Hamilton" musical creator Lin-Manuel Miranda swaps the politics of 18th century Washington for the charms of Polynesia in the Disney animated movie "Moana."

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Rapper Mos Def allowed to leave South Africa after apology

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The American rapper known as Mos Def will be allowed to leave South Africa on Tuesday after he apologized for breaking immigration laws.

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J.K. Rowling's Pottermore plans to conjure up profit for 2017

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Pottermore, J.K. Rowling's digital publishing company, expects to turn a profit in its current fiscal year, buoyed by rising sales of audio books and new ebooks that build on the nearly 20-year-old Harry Potter franchise, the company said on Tuesday.

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Adriana Lima gets fighting fit for Victoria's Secret show

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With a hook and an upper cut, Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima has found boxing is a great way to get fighting fit for the annual lingerie fashion show.

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Pitt and Cotillard hit red carpet for WWII thriller "Allied"

LONDON (Reuters) - Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and his French co-star Marion Cotillard bring their new movie "Allied" to Europe this week, hitting the promotional trail for the World War Two thriller.

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Tribe Called Quest tops Billboard chart for first time in 20 years

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hip-hop band A Tribe Called Quest scored its first Billboard 200 No.1 in 20 years on Monday with its new release, "We Got It From Here ... Thank You 4 Your Service."

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U.S. actor says no apology needed for 'Hamilton'; remarks to Pence

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An actor from the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" who angered Donald Trump when he appealed on-stage for Vice President-elect Mike Pence to ensure the incoming administration respected all Americans said on Monday he would not apologize for the remarks.

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'Lion' brings India love affair full circle for actor Dev Patel

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Growing up as the son of immigrants in London, actor Dev Patel did not feel much connection to India.

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Box Office: 'Fantastic Beasts' Debuts to Magical $75 Million

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" dominated the weekend box office, debuting to a boisterous $75 million and launching a new cinematic franchise.

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Drake looks for first American Music Awards but out of top prize

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian rapper Drake competes on Sunday for his first ever American Music Award on a night that will feature performances by Lady Gaga, Sting, Nicki Minaj, and Justin Bieber.

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Taylor Swift Experience comes to New York

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Taylor Swift may be just 26 years old, but with a 10-year career behind her, multiple Grammy Awards and higher earnings than any other celebrity, she now has her own exhibition.

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Massachusetts man convicted of fraud over 'Kung Fu Panda' drawings, lawsuit

(Reuters) - A Massachusetts man was found guilty by a federal jury on Friday of back-dating drawings he relied on as evidence in his lawsuit against DreamWorks Animation that claimed he had invented the title character in the 2008 film "Kung Fu Panda."

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Boston Marathon bombing film 'Patriots Day' personal for Wahlberg

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The makers of the first Hollywood movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing say they felt enormous pressure to get the tone and the story right for all those who were killed and injured in the attack.

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Kanye West booed as declares support for Donald Trump

(Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West has come out in support of Republican President-elect Donald Trump, drawing boos and whistles from fans.

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Metallica guitarist self-destructs over loss of riffs

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. rock group Metallica's new album, 'Hardwired... to Self-Destruct', could be their best ever, according to bassist Robert Trujillo, but guitarist Kirk Hammett will always be left feeling something was missing.

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Villains and heroes: How 'Fantastic Beasts' mines 'Potter' world

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Confused about how new movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," out on Friday, may connect to the Harry Potter world? Who is new wizard hero Newt Scamander? Why does Grindelwald sound familiar?

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Monroe's dress from JFK birthday sells for $4.8 million at auction

(Reuters) - The skin-tight dress Marilyn Monroe wore for her sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday" before then U.S. President John F. Kennedy at a 1962 gala was sold on Thursday for $4.8 million at an auction in Los Angeles.

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Villains and heroes: How 'Fantastic Beasts' mines 'Potter' world

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Confused about how new movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," out on Friday, may connect to the Harry Potter world? Who is new wizard hero Newt Scamander? Why does Grindelwald sound familiar?

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Monroe's dress from JFK birthday sells for $4.8 million at auction

(Reuters) - The skin-tight dress Marilyn Monroe wore for her sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday" before then U.S. President John F. Kennedy at a 1962 gala was sold on Thursday for $4.8 million at an auction in Los Angeles.

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Brussels honors French singer Polnareff by dressing up Manneken Pis

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Brussels honored French singer Michel Polnareff by dressing up the Manneken Pis, the Belgian capital's iconic bronze statue of a boy urinating, in one of the singer's exuberant stage costumes.

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Judge makes $36 million ruling against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend after he was held legally responsible for her 2015 death, attorneys for Brown's estate said.

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Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat assaulted in Paris: media

PARIS (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and her partner were assaulted in Paris last week, AFP and other media reported on Thursday, just over a month after U.S reality TV star Kim Kardashian was attacked and robbed in the French capital.

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Judge makes $36 million ruling against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend after he was held legally responsible for her 2015 death, attorneys for Brown's estate said.

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Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat assaulted in Paris: media

PARIS (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and her partner were assaulted in Paris last week, AFP and other media reported on Thursday, just over a month after U.S reality TV star Kim Kardashian was attacked and robbed in the French capital.

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Judge makes $36 million ruling against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend after he was held legally responsible for her 2015 death, attorneys for Brown's estate said.

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Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat assaulted in Paris: media

PARIS (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and her partner were assaulted in Paris last week, AFP and other media reported on Thursday, just over a month after U.S reality TV star Kim Kardashian was attacked and robbed in the French capital.

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Judge makes $36 million ruling against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend after he was held legally responsible for her 2015 death, attorneys for Brown's estate said.

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Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat assaulted in Paris: media

PARIS (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and her partner were assaulted in Paris last week, AFP and other media reported on Thursday, just over a month after U.S reality TV star Kim Kardashian was attacked and robbed in the French capital.

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Judge makes $36 million ruling against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend after he was held legally responsible for her 2015 death, attorneys for Brown's estate said.

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Skydiving magic, bungee dunk for Guinness World Records day

LONDON (Reuters) - From the highest dunk of a biscuit into a cup of tea by a bungee jumper to the most magic tricks performed during a skydive, the adventurous and imaginative are marking Guinness World Records Day on Thursday with all sorts of feats.

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Newly engaged Ricky Martin off to Vegas for concert residency

(Reuters) - Latin superstar Ricky Martin is settling down with plans for marriage and a Las Vegas residency.

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Skydiving magic, bungee dunk for Guinness World Records day

LONDON (Reuters) - From the highest dunk of a biscuit into a cup of tea by a bungee jumper to the most magic tricks performed during a skydive, the adventurous and imaginative are marking Guinness World Records Day on Thursday with all sorts of feats.

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Newly engaged Ricky Martin off to Vegas for concert residency

(Reuters) - Latin superstar Ricky Martin is settling down with plans for marriage and a Las Vegas residency.

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Leonard Cohen, music's poetic visionary, died in his sleep after fall

(Reuters) - Songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after a fall in his Los Angeles home in the middle of the night, his manager has said.

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Newly engaged Ricky Martin off to Vegas for concert residency

(Reuters) - Latin superstar Ricky Martin is settling down with plans for marriage and a Las Vegas residency.

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Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.

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Leonard Cohen, music's poetic visionary, died in his sleep after fall

(Reuters) - Songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after a fall in his Los Angeles home in the middle of the night, his manager has said.

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Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.

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Leonard Cohen, music's poetic visionary, died in his sleep after fall

(Reuters) - Songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after a fall in his Los Angeles home in the middle of the night, his manager has said.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

(Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 people who will be awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

(Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 people who will be awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

(Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 people who will be awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

(Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 people who will be awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Prints and permits: graphics help bring Rowling's magical world to life

LONDON (Reuters) - On a table in a London studio, copies of "The New York Ghost" newspaper lie beside a pile of applications for wand permits. Nearby a "Witch's Friend" magazine teases winter fashion trends.

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Prince record label sues Jay Z's company for song streaming

(Reuters) - The record label for Prince has sued rap star Jay Z's entertainment company for copyright infringement, saying it illegally offered the late musician's songs on its music streaming service, according to court records.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Prints and permits: graphics help bring Rowling's magical world to life

LONDON (Reuters) - On a table in a London studio, copies of "The New York Ghost" newspaper lie beside a pile of applications for wand permits. Nearby a "Witch's Friend" magazine teases winter fashion trends.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Prints and permits: graphics help bring Rowling's magical world to life

LONDON (Reuters) - On a table in a London studio, copies of "The New York Ghost" newspaper lie beside a pile of applications for wand permits. Nearby a "Witch's Friend" magazine teases winter fashion trends.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson named 'sexiest man alive' by People

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Whatever Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is cooking these days is piping hot. Or so says People magazine, which on Tuesday named the wrestler-turned-actor this year's "sexiest man alive."

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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Copyright case against Bieber, Usher should be dismissed - judge

(Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge has recommended that a $10 million lawsuit accusing Justin Bieber and Usher of illegally copying parts of their song "Somebody to Love" from two Virginia songwriters should be dismissed.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Copyright case against Bieber, Usher should be dismissed - judge

(Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge has recommended that a $10 million lawsuit accusing Justin Bieber and Usher of illegally copying parts of their song "Somebody to Love" from two Virginia songwriters should be dismissed.

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Roma designer hopes fashion can build bridges in Hungarian society

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Transforming traditional flowery Roma patterns into bold, modern prints, designer Erika Varga aims to use fashion to increase acceptance of the Roma minority in Hungarian society.

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Bon Jovi takes Billboard's No.1 album spot for sixth time

(Reuters) - New albums from rockers Bon Jovi and R&B singer Alicia Keys took the two top spots on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart on Monday, while the soundtrack for kids movie "Trolls" moved in to third place.

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Down syndrome 'Be Beautiful' fashion show raises $2.1 million

(Reuters) - Movie stars Jamie Foxx, Hilary Swank and Queen Latifah were among celebrities sharing the catwalk with models with Down syndrome for a fundraiser that brought in $2.1 million for research and medical care.

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'Bowie music, Bowie style' London concert to celebrate late singer

(Reuters) - Friends and musicians who played with David Bowie are to gather in London for a concert in January marking what would have been his 70th birthday, organizers announced on Monday.

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Aerosmith to say 'Aero-Vederci' with 2017 European tour

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. rockers Aerosmith, together for some 45 years, will embark on a "farewell" European tour next year, the group said on Monday, kicking off the series of shows in Israel.

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British naturalist David Attenborough honored at theater awards

LONDON (Reuters) - British naturalist David Attenborough was honored for more than 60 years of wildlife programming with a Beyond Theatre prize presented by Prince William at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards on Sunday.

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A Minute With: 'Fantastic' Newt Scamander (aka Eddie Redmayne)

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - With his peacock-blue coat, bow tie and battered suitcase, Eddie Redmayne stars as J.K. Rowling's latest magical hero in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."

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Mostly magical reviews for 'Fantastic Beasts' but is it too dark?

NEW YORK (Reuters) - British author J.K. Rowling has conjured up her "Harry Potter" magic in the spin-off film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," but some early reviews wondered if it may be too dark for a family audience and whether the story can sustain four more movies.

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Box Office: 'Doctor Strange' stays on top With $43 million, 'Arrival' impresses

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Alien invasion thriller "Arrival" capitalized on strong reviews to score an impressive debut, while Marvel's "Doctor Strange" topped the box office for the second consecutive weekend.

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Leon Russell, musician known for dynamic performances, dies at 74

(Reuters) - Leon Russell, who emerged in the '70s as one of rock'n'roll's most dynamic performers and songwriters after playing anonymously on dozens of pop hits as a much-in-demand studio pianist in the 1960s, died on Sunday at the age of 74, according to his website.

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Eagles of Death Metal singer denies refused entry to Paris Bataclan anniversary concert

PARIS (Reuters) - The lead singer of U.S. rock band Eagles of Death Metal, on stage a year ago when Islamic State militants attacked their concert, killing 90 people, denied being refused entry to the Bataclan venue for an anniversary concert.

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Five decades and 200 films later, Jackie Chan 'finally' wins Oscar

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When Jackie Chan saw an Oscar at Sylvester Stallone's house 23 years ago, he said that was the moment he decided he wanted one.

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Sting reopens Paris' Bataclan hall on anniversary of militant attack

PARIS (Reuters) - Rock star Sting headlined a concert in Paris' Bataclan music hall on Saturday to mark the venue's reopening a year after three Islamist militants gunned down 90 revelers in France's bloodiest terror attack.

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Oscar winner Ennio Morricone honors homeless at Vatican concert

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Homeless people were the guests of honor on Saturday night at a special benefit concert in the Vatican conducted by Oscar winning composer Ennio Morricone.

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Leonard Cohen, rock music's poetic visionary, dies at age 82

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Leonard Cohen, rock music's man of letters whose songs fused religious imagery with themes of redemption and sexual desire, earning him critical and popular acclaim, has died at age 82, a statement on his Facebook page said.

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Robert Redford plans 'goodbye to all that' acting

(Reuters) - Robert Redford says he is planning on retiring from acting soon to focus on directing and on his first love - art.

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'Man from U.N.C.L.E.' star Robert Vaughn dies at 83

(Reuters) - Robert Vaughn, the actor best known for playing the suave Napoleon Solo in 1960s television spy series, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E," died on Friday from leukemia, his manager said.

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'Fantastic Beasts' fuses dark themes with plea for acceptance

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", the "Harry Potter" wizarding spinoff movie, had its world premiere on Thursday night, and the cast said they hoped the film would provide both escapist comfort and a message of acceptance in the real world.

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After 15 years, Beatty returns to cinema in 'Rules Don't Apply'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood actor Warren Beatty returns to cinema screens after a 15-year absence in the romantic drama "Rules Don't Apply", playing billionaire Howard Hughes.

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Why Ang Lee chose 'Billy Lynn' to showcase new movie technology

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It's usually comic book or adventure movies that get advanced technology treatment but when Oscar-winning director Ang Lee was looking to showcase groundbreaking extra-fast, high-resolution imagery, he chose a drama about American soldiers returning home from Iraq.

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A Minute With: Amy Adams on 'Arrival,' awards and 'Disenchanted'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Despite having five Oscar nominations under her belt, actress Amy Adams said she feels "inauthentic" campaigning for herself during Hollywood's awards season, although buzz is building around her latest role as an intuitive linguist in sci-fi film "Arrival."

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J.K. Rowling hopes Potter fans embrace 'Fantastic Beasts' movie

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A nervous J.K. Rowling said on Thursday she hoped fans would like her new wizarding movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," even though it does not feature beloved characters like Harry Potter and his Hogwarts friends.

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Brad Pitt back on red carpet for 'Allied' after cleared of abuse allegations

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Brad Pitt took to the red carpet at a fan event for his latest film "Allied" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, hours after he was cleared of child abuse allegations and applied for shared custody of his children with Angelina Jolie.

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Actor Brad Pitt cleared of child abuse allegations: source

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Film star Brad Pitt has been cleared of abuse allegations in a child welfare investigation and has asked a court to grant him shared custody of his six children with his estranged wife, actress Angelina Jolie, a source close to the matter said on Wednesday.

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California movie producer arrested, accused by SEC of fraud scheme

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A California movie producer who heads a private equity firm has been arrested, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused him of orchestrating two fraudulent schemes.

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AIG must defend Bill Cosby against defamation lawsuits

(Reuters) - A federal judge said Bill Cosby's homeowner's insurance company must defend him against three civil defamation lawsuits in Massachusetts brought by several women who accused the once-beloved entertainer of sexual abuse.

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Lady Gaga, tearful Miley Cyrus lead celebs mourning Clinton loss

(Reuters) - Lady Gaga called for kindness, Miley Cyrus was in tears, Madonna vowed never to give up and Katy Perry urged Americans not to weep as Republican Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating heavily favored Democrat Hillary Clinton in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election.

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PlayStation Vue to drop all Viacom channels from Nov. 11

(Reuters) - Sony Corp's cloud-based TV service, PlayStation Vue, said on Tuesday it would drop all Viacom Inc channels, including Comedy Central, Spike and MTV, starting Nov. 11.

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UK's Prince Harry hits out at media 'harassment' of new U.S. girlfriend

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry issued a rare statement on Tuesday criticizing the media for intruding into the private life of his American girlfriend, saying the press had subjected her to "a wave of abuse and harassment".

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Touring 'Star Wars Identities' exhibition comes to London

LONDON (Reuters) - The "Star Wars" universe comes to London this month as part of a touring exhibition where fans of the hugely successful sci-fi saga can get up close with the franchise's famous characters.

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Robbie Williams sees Take That reunion 'at some point' but not soon

LONDON (Reuters) - Pop star Robbie Williams said on Monday he would join his former Take That bandmates for a reunion "at some point" but it was unlikely to happen anytime soon.

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Darkness brews as 'Fantastic Beasts' push magical world into new era

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Harry Potter" fans will be welcomed back to the wizarding world next week with cute and mischievous magical creatures causing havoc in New York City in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," but there's deeper, darker unrest in the magical world.

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Hollywood stars focus on election as awards season starts

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Reuters) - The Hollywood awards season began on Sunday with A-list stars using the occasion to make political points two days ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

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Rapper Jeezy beats Kenny Chesney to top Billboard album chart

(Reuters) - American rapper Jeezy edged past country veteran Kenny Chesney to take the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart on Monday with his new release "Trap or Die 3."

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Bieber, Gaga win at MTV Europe Music awards; Bruno Mars & Green Day shine

ROTTERDAM (Reuters) - Justin Bieber edged out Lady Gaga as biggest winner on Sunday at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rotterdam, taking home three awards on the strength of support from his fans - the "Beliebers".

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Box Office: 'Doctor Strange' Trounces 'Trolls' With $32.6 Million on Friday

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Doctor Strange" is doing its part to heal what has been a recent box office slump by earning $32.6 million on Friday at 3,882 locations, raising its estimated opening weekend total to about $84 million.

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Two first-timers named as 2017 Oscar producers, no host yet

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday named two first-timers as producers of next year's Oscars show, the first step in planning the ceremony and choosing a host.

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Ay Caramba! 'The Simpsons' to break record as longest-running U.S. show

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Simpsons have traveled the world, saved Springfield from annihilation and even stepped into virtual reality, but the beloved animated family is entering new ground as it heads toward a record-breaking 30th season.

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Sting to sing as Paris Bataclan venue reopens after 2015 attacks

PARIS (Reuters) - The Paris concert venue where Islamist militants killed 90 people in November 2015 has enrolled rock star Sting for a concert to mark its reopening a year after the tragedy.

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Poet behind book about U.S. racism wins 2016 'genius grant'

(Reuters) - A poet whose work explores the casual racism in the United States toward African-Americans is among the 23 winners of $625,000 "genius grants," the U.S. organization awarding them said on Thursday.

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French actress Cotillard denies role in Jolie, Pitt split

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - French actress Marion Cotillard on Wednesday denied any involvement in the sudden split between Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, wishing that the two will "find peace," and confirming her pregnancy with her long-time partner.

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After split, London's Madame Tussauds separates Jolie, Pitt wax figures

LONDON (Reuters) - London's Madame Tussauds museum said on Wednesday it had separated its wax figure replicas of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt after the Hollywood power couple announced their split.

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Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo dies in car crash: media

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Atlanta rapper Carlos Walker, who went by the stage name Shawty Lo, died early on Wednesday in a fiery car crash near his hometown, local media reported. He was 40.

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Pitt expresses sadness over Jolie divorce filing as Hollywood power couple splits

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Angelina Jolie has filed for a divorce from actor Brad Pitt, her husband of two years and romantic partner since 2005, her attorney said on Tuesday, signaling the end of one of Hollywood's most glamorous and powerful couples.

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'L.A. Confidential' director Curtis Hanson found dead at California home: police

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Movie director Curtis Hanson, who won an Oscar for “L.A Confidential”, was found dead in his California home on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police Department said. He was 71.

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Blunt embraces dark, damaged protagonist in 'Girl on the Train'

(Reuters) - Happily married with two young children, actress Emily Blunt relished the opportunity to play a divorced, alcoholic, damaged protagonist in her latest thriller, "The Girl on the Train."

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Sexual abuse lawsuit against Cosby takes backseat to criminal case

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The lawyer for a woman accusing Bill Cosby of sexual abuse in a California civil suit said on Tuesday she has canceled plans to take a sworn deposition from another woman listed as a potential witness against the comedian in a Pennsylvania criminal case.

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Burberry inspires nostalgia, Christopher Kane elevates Crocs

LONDON (Reuters) - Floral prints and Victorian ruffles defined Burberry's first "see-now-buy-now" collection at London Fashion Week on Monday, while Christopher Kane opted to spin a high-fashion twist on the utilitarian Crocs slip-on boating shoes.

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Actor Jim Carrey sued for wrongful death of ex-girlfriend

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The husband of Jim Carrey's former girlfriend sued the actor on Monday, accusing him of illegally supplying Cathriona White with prescription drugs that resulted in her death.

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Emmy awards TV audience slightly down, early data shows

LOS ANGLES (Reuters) - Audiences for Sunday's Emmy Awards show appeared to be slightly down from last year's record low, according to early TV ratings data on Monday.

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Geometry, uniforms and 1980s inspire London catwalks

LONDON (Reuters) - Designers took inspiration from geometry, the 1980s and British uniforms for their London Fashion Week creations over the weekend, with more labels selling items hot off the catwalk as they adopt the runway to a retail business model.

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Trump gets skewered, Clinton finds support at TV's Emmy awards

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As the U.S. presidential election draws near, television's stars didn't hold back on their opinions at Sunday's Emmy awards, some taking jabs at Republican nominee Donald Trump while others voiced support for Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton.

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Bold hues and cool cutouts stand out on Emmys red carpet

(Reuters) - Striking hues and subtle cutouts grabbed the spotlight on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, as television's stars managed to stay cool in the Los Angeles heat.

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Charmian Carr, who played 'Sound of Music's Liesl, dies at age 73

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Charmian Carr, beloved by fans for her role as the rebellious daughter, Liesl Von Trapp, in the Academy Award-winning film "The Sound of Music," has died at the age of 73, her family said on Sunday.

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'La La Land' musical takes top prize at Toronto film festival

TORONTO (Reuters) - "La La Land," a musical tale of star-crossed lovers chasing their dreams in Hollywood, won the top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday.

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Box Office: 'Blair Witch,' 'Bridget Jones's Baby' fall flat as 'Sully' soars

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Some things aren't worth the wait.

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O.J. Simpson drama set to sweep Emmys in big year for TV diversity

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dramatization of O.J. Simpson's sensational 1995 double murder trial looks set to sweep Sunday's Emmy Awards, crowning an extraordinary year for American television and actors of multiple ethnic hues.

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Rolling Stones premiere Cuba concert documentary in Toronto

TORONTO (Reuters) - Keith Richards returned to the Toronto International Film Festival for a second straight year on Friday, joining band mate Ronnie Wood at the premiere of a documentary of their recent Latin America tour that culminated in an historic Cuban concert.

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Cyrus' comedic skills led Woody Allen to cast her as 'Crisis' leading lady

(Reuters) - Miley Cyrus may be better known these days for her twerking dance moves and raunchy image, but veteran director Woody Allen's memory of her comic delivery as a child actress was what led him to cast her as his new leading lady.

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W.P. Kinsella, whose novel inspired 'Field of Dreams', dies at 81

(Reuters) - Canadian author W.P. Kinsella, best known for his baseball novel "Shoeless Joe" which was adapted into the popular film "Field of Dreams," has died at the age of 81, his literary agent said on Friday.

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Pulitzer-winning playwright Edward Albee dies at 88 at his NY home: reports

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, whose provocative and often brutal look at American life in works such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" earned him a reputation as one of the greatest American dramatists, died on Friday at his home in Montauk, New York, according to media reports. He was 88.

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U.S. Justice Department loses fight with BMI over fractional music licensing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The government lost a fight with music licensing giant BMI on Friday over whether it needed to change how it collects royalties for music.

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Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend held liable in wrongful death suit

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Friday held Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend legally responsible for her 2015 death after he failed to show up for a hearing in a civil lawsuit, a lawyer for Brown's estate said.

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Stars of 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' find emotion in comedy

(Reuters) - A New Zealand dramedy about a teenage boy forming an unlikely bond with his new foster father touches on emotional but not sentimental themes.

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Money, roadblocks and drama; Oliver Stone's battles over 'Snowden'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - From presidents to serial killers, Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone hasn't shied away from exploring controversial figures, but he initially balked when asked to make a film about former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden.

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Oprah Winfrey beats 'Own Your Power' trademark appeal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oprah Winfrey, the media mogul and former talk show host, on Friday defeated an appeal in a trademark lawsuit over her use of the phrase "Own Your Power" in her namesake magazine and on television, websites and social media.

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Race issues, election give relevance to 'LBJ' biopic: director

TORONTO (Reuters) - Racial tensions in the United States and a polarized electorate make a new film about President Lyndon B Johnson relevant for modern audiences, director Rob Reiner says.

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McCartney, Starr reunite on blue carpet for Beatles documentary

LONDON (Reuters) - Former Beatles Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunited for a walk down memory lane on Thursday for the premiere of a documentary by Oscar winner Ron Howard about the Fab Four as they toured the world in the 1960s.

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Mother seeks to inspire with film of photojournalist son

TORONTO (Reuters) - The mother of a Reuters photojournalist killed in Somalia in 1993 wants a film about her son's life to empower others to strive to change the world.

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'Mr.Robot,' 'The Americans' challenge 'Game of Thrones' for Emmy crown

(Reuters) - A pair of Cold War Soviet spies and an awkward cyber hacker challenge the warring nobles of the Iron Throne at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, where more than 20 awards celebrating the best of television will be handed out.

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Ralph Lauren, inspired by American West, stops traffic during show

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Veteran fashion designer Ralph Lauren staged his first runway-to-retail show promoting his September collection, an American West-influenced affair that turned heads and stopped traffic on Madison Avenue during New York Fashion Week on Wednesday night.

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Director, star defend controversial sex change film in Toronto

TORONTO (Reuters) - The director and star of a controversial film about a hitman who is put through gender reassignment surgery by a relative of one of his victims defended the project as it had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Wednesday.

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Designer Brandon Maxwell feels the love for Spring/Summer 2017

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fashion designer Brandon Maxwell kicked off his Spring/Summer 2017 collection at New York's Russian Tea Room restaurant on Tuesday, with his "best friend" Lady Gaga sitting in the front row.

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Labels release cut-rate music streaming service amid shift to flexible pricing

(Reuters) - Two major record labels are rolling out a low-priced music streaming service in the United Kingdom, a rare foray by record companies directly into the field and another sign the industry is finally moving toward more flexible pricing.

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Justin Timberlake kicks off concert documentary at Toronto festival

TORONTO (Reuters) - Pop star Justin Timberlake's new concert documentary was a joy to make because the lack of rigid plot or story structure makes shooting such productions the "purest form of film making," director Jonathan Demme said on Wednesday.

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'Deepwater Horizon' makers say authenticity a priority for film

TORONTO (Reuters) - A top priority for a new movie about the deadly 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill was ensuring it accurately depicted the disaster that killed 11 workers, its director and main actor said.

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Damon gave up acting role in 'Manchester by the Sea' due to schedule

TORONTO (Reuters) - Actor and producer Matt Damon says scheduling prevented him from starring in "Manchester by the Sea," a film about a man consumed by grief over the death of his brother and who is made legal guardian of a teenage nephew.

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Film 'Janaan' seeks positive global spotlight for Pakistan

LONDON (Reuters) - The cast and crew behind new film "Janaan" are hoping to showcase the positive side of Pakistan as they look to bolster international investment and interest in the country's small movie industry.

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Gosling, Stone spin modern twist on old Hollywood in 'La La Land'

TORONTO (Reuters) - While intense dramas and true life stories have dominated this year's Toronto International Film Festival, a vibrant love story inspired by the golden age of Hollywood musicals has found a warm welcome.

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Emmys so colorful as TV shows movies the faces of America

(Reuters) - Six months after #Oscarssowhite upset the biggest movie awards in the world, television's Emmy line-up is telling a different, far more colorful, story.

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Iconic toys vie for spot in museum's national Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pings of pinball machines, squeaks of swings and the smack of punches between fighting robots have occupied arcades, living rooms and playgrounds for decades as toy-lovers devoted hours to battling for the win.

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Vera Wang, Victoria Beckham debut their spring/summer 2017 looks

NEW YORK (Reuters) - For spring 2017, American fashion designer Vera Wang's muse is a sexy, powerful woman who is not afraid to show her feminine side.

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Shouting 'Liar, liar,' protesters disrupt Lochte's dancing debut

(Reuters) - "Dancing with the Stars" host Tom Bergeron said on Tuesday he was shocked and unnerved by protesters who shouted "liar, liar" and rushed the stage after a live performance by Ryan Lochte, the gold-medal U.S. swimmer who made up a story about being robbed at the Rio Olympics.

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Bollywood should make more 'socially conscious films', says Om Puri

LONDON (Reuters) - The Indian film industry needs to break out of its mould and produce more hard-hitting films that challenge its audience, veteran actor Om Puri said.

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Designers Carolina Herrera and Jeremy Scott reveal new collections

(Reuters) - Fashion designer Carolina Herrera celebrated 35 years in the business by taking over The Frick Collection, a museum on Manhattan’s upper eastside, to debut her collection at New York Fashion week on Monday.

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Two men rush Lochte during 'Dancing with the Stars': media

(Reuters) - Two men rushed the "Dancing with the Stars" stage in protest against embattled U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte as he fielded comments from judges after his performance on the ABC dance competition show on Monday, according to media reports.

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Blanchett leads celebrities in video poem for refugees

(Reuters) - A host of celebrities seek to highlight the plight of refugees in a video in which they read a poem listing items people have grabbed as they fled their homes.

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Fight over the Holocaust explored in movie 'Denial'

TORONTO (Reuters) - "Denial" is the true story of a Jewish woman who had to prove in court that the Holocaust had taken place, but it also has a timely message for present day society, according to director Mick Jackson.

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Apple Corps is sued over Beatles' 1965 Shea Stadium film rights

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Corps Ltd, the music company founded by members of The Beatles, was accused in a lawsuit on Monday of infringing copyrights of a company claiming to own a master recording of the group's famous 1965 concert in New York's Shea Stadium.

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'Queen of Katwe' brings uplifting underdog chess tale to Toronto

TORONTO (Reuters) - Chess may not be the most visual of sports to watch in a film, but the true story of an impoverished Ugandan girl overcoming obstacles to become a chess champion transcends the game, according to the cast of "Queen of Katwe."

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Nose-to-nose with the actors: Spain's micro-theater has global appeal

MADRID (Reuters) - Six people stand almost shoulder-to-shoulder in a black room - the entire audience for a play unfolding just an arm's length away. With minimal set and a cast of only two, this is theater stripped to its bare bones.

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Fantasy meets tragedy in surreal drama 'A Monster Calls'

TORONTO (Reuters) - A teenage boy's struggle with his mother's terminal illness takes a surreal turn when he finds comfort in a giant talking tree monster, in the emotional fantasy drama "A Monster Calls."

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New Amanda Knox film meant to push past headlines, makers say

TORONTO (Reuters) - A new documentary about Amanda Knox, an American who was cleared of the murder of her British roommate after multiple trials in Italy, is meant to push past the sensational coverage of the case and understand the real people involved, its directors say.

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Truth is stranger than fiction in Emmy's political TV shows

(Reuters) - It is election year in America and television has risen to the challenge, producing a range of award-worthy politically-themed shows - and the more outrageous, the better.

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Roald Dahl's 'The Twits' comes to life in London show

LONDON (Reuters) - Roald Dahl's "The Twits", a children's tale about a cruel and spiteful married couple, is being brought to life through an immersive theatrical show in London.

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Hits keep coming as 'Sing' premieres at Toronto Film Festival

TORONTO (Reuters) - Comedy animation feature "Sing" premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Sunday to an enthusiastic reception from filmgoers before Academy award winner Jennifer Hudson and singer-songwriter Tori Kelly performed songs from the movie.

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'Sully' Flies High to $35.5 Million U.S. Opening

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Tom Hanks' "Sully" has taken off with a stellar $35.5 million at 3,525 North American locations, marking a solid start to the fall box office season.

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'Birth of a Nation' star Parker avoids rape case question in Toronto

TORONTO (Reuters) - Nate Parker, the star and director of slavery historical drama "The Birth of a Nation," avoided a question on Sunday about whether he should have apologized to his accuser in a 17-year-old rape case, saying he did not want to "hijack" attention from the film at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Actor Ewan McGregor admits to nerves in debut as director

TORONTO (Reuters) - Scottish actor Ewan McGregor admitted to being "very nervous" about making his directorial debut with the movie adaptation of Philip Roth's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "American Pastoral".

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Denzel Washington says 'The Magnificent Seven' like being a kid again

VENICE (Reuters) - As a pastor's son, Denzel Washington never got to watch Westerns as a child, but playing around with guns and horses in Antoine Fuqua's remake of "The Magnificent Seven" was like being a kid again, he said at the Venice film festival on Saturday.

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